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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Shanghai (Minhang), Shanghai Municipality (China)

IATA: SHA ICAO: ZSSS

Longest Active Runway

11,154 ft

3,400 meters

Field Elevation

10 ft

3 m MSL

Runway Inventory

2 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

31.1981°, 121.3343°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#343 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#553 of 7558

Top 7.3% percentile worldwide

National Standing (China)

#40 in CN

#62 of 264 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+11.5%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,154 ft (3,400 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #343. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #553 worldwide (Top 7.3%) and #40 nationally in China.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 10 ft (3 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

4 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 4 neighboring aerodromes, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies just 24.4 NM away with a 13,123 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,154 ft (3,400 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,400 m) and paved surface engineering, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
18L/36R	11,154 ft (3400m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
18R/36L	10,826 ft (3300m)	197 ft (60m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai (Pudong))	`PVG`	24.4 NM (45.2 km)	13,123 ft	✅ Lighted
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (Wuxi)	`WUX`	49.7 NM (92 km)	10,499 ft	✅ Lighted
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)	`HGH`	74.3 NM (137.6 km)	11,811 ft	✅ Lighted
Ningbo Lishe International Airport (Ningbo)	`NGB`	82.6 NM (153 km)	10,499 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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